Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Trump’s Trade War with Canada Could Get ‘Very Nasty’ | Sarah Baxter

Aug 25, 2026 | “It could get very nasty indeed, economically, for both sides.”

Trump’s latest attack on Canada is “particularly farcical”, with threats to increase tariffs on Canadian car imports. However, a trade war could damage both countries, says Sarah Baxter, director of the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting.